Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Design & Prototyping is open at OpenAI in San Francisco (hybrid). The posting gives a salary of $225K - $318K. Posted on Sep 10, 2026, and still on OpenAI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of motor mechanical designs and prototype hardware for advanced robotic systems. You will own stator and rotor mechanical development from early concepts and detailed design through hands-on builds and prototype validation, partnering closely with electromagnetic, electrical, test, and manufacturing teams. This role focuses on the design…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
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